Feb 23, 2022 · Schooley reel drag modificationsI use Schooley reels year around. No expert at them though. Try taking a heavy duty pair of side cutters, open about 3/8 inch, twist about 1/2 …

Dec 4, 2015 · Reel maintenance (how often)Once for me. About mid December I disassemble, clean, lubricate with very little clean light oil. Reassemble, crank tyhe reels both directions, …

Dec 22, 2022 · The reel is slightly on the smaller side and that is the reason for liking it. It has less weight and therefore, I can detect a lighter bite. Obviously the reel doesn't have the line …

Nov 25, 2009 · reel weedsI have been considering buying some of them, or making some out of Christmas Garland. I will be fishing a private 90 acre lake a lot this winter where my Brother in …

Dec 19, 2019 · 13 Descent in line reelAfter looking at my reel a little closer I found the drop rate adjustment is just a little rubber pin that runs against the side of the spool. You turn the little …

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Dec 31, 2013 · Reel spool design and line coilThe larger the spool arbor the less problem you will have with line coils. Small narrow spools tend to have a small arbor and without line, they …

Dec 18, 2019 · The long stem just seemed to make the combo too big if that makes sense, that reel sticking out so far just got in the way. I fish with gloves a lot, but thinner gloves so I …

Mar 2, 2014 · The reel smoothly turns on its own as the jig descends and the line stays straight and slides nicely through my Venom slip bobber - something that never happened with the line …